Old catcher's mitt

[Hankphenom]

My neighbor has this mitt, terrible condition and no markings I can see, and I'm assuming it has no value or interest to collectors, but before he throws it away, I thought it would be worthwhile to at least check with the experts here. It looks ancient to me, and possibly even home made. Any info or guesses would be welcome.

[whitehse]

Dont throw it away. That is a very cool item despite it's condition. I am no expert on gloves but I would imagine it has some value although not much. That is a great display piece to go with some period equipment.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by whitehse

Dont throw it away. That is a very cool item despite it's condition. I am no expert on gloves but I would imagine it has some value although not much. That is a great display piece to go with some period equipment.

Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking. There must be some glove experts on the board, I hope some will weigh in with their knowledge.

[chalupacollects]

Looks like an old whoopie cushion!

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by chalupacollects

Looks like an old whoopie cushion!

No farts out of it yet!

[jbsports33]

Does look like a youth catcher's glove/first baseman glove hard to tell - maybe 1920s - could be older - with the damage and missing labels it would be hard to identify - still cool!

Jimmy

[pbspelly]

Originally Posted by Hankphenom

My neighbor has this mitt, terrible condition and no markings I can see, and I'm assuming it has no value or interest to collectors, but before he throws it away, I thought it would be worthwhile to at least check with the experts here. It looks ancient to me, and possibly even home made. Any info or guesses would be welcome.

I am not an expert, but I have a couple of mitts of what look to be a similar vintage, and they do not have much value.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by pbspelly

I am not an expert, but I have a couple of mitts of what look to be a similar vintage, and they do not have much value.

Thanks, Paul, I told them I thought it might get $25 or $50 on eBay, but don't be surprised if it doesn't get any bids at all.

[Gpaal]

That's really cool wish I had it.

[Hankphenom]

Originally Posted by Gpaal

That's really cool wish I had it.

They live across the street, if you want to make an offer I'd be happy to convey it to them.

[Gpaal]

I sent you a pm with offer, thank you.